Entre News: Episode 27 - Jayden Freeman

Entre News: Episode 31 - Aurora Castillo Magner

In this special bonus episode of Entre News, NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock sits down with Aurora Castillo Magner, Executive Director of Digital Innovation and Operational Excellence at Santander Bank and a member of NFTE’s New England Advisory Board. Aurora shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to becoming a Latina leader in financial services and technology. She opens up about resilience, community, and leadership—and how her cultural identity continues to shape her work. Aurora also highlights her impact through Santander’s Conexion business resource group, her commitment to organizations like English for New Bostonians, and her advice to the next generation of young Latino and Latina entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a student, educator, or supporter of youth entrepreneurship, this conversation is full of powerful insights on identity, leadership, and the importance of creating space for diverse voices in business and innovation. Don’t forget to subscribe to Entre News and share this episode to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. Learn more about NFTE: https://www.nfte.com [https://www.nfte.com]

Entre News: Episode 30 - Sven Ripsas

In this episode of NFTE Entre News, Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE, speaks with Sven Ripsas—professor of entrepreneurship at the Berlin School of Economics and Law and founder of NFTE Germany. They discuss how entrepreneurship education differs across cultures, the story of NFTE Germany, and why building an entrepreneurial mindset matters for young people worldwide. Learn more: https://www.nfte.com [https://www.nfte.com]

Entre News: Episode 29 - Corey Mohn

NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Corey Mohn of the CAPS Network about why entrepreneurship education matters, how real-world learning builds confidence and skills, and why collaboration is key to shaping the future of work.

Entre News: Episode 28 - Dr. Ande Noktes

NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock talks with Dr. Ande Noktes about reimagining education, tackling barriers to entrepreneurship, and the promise of AI in learning.

Entre News: Episode 27 - Jayden Freeman

From high school entrepreneurship class to the New York Stock Exchange—and now to Wharton. In this episode of NFTE’s Entre News Podcast, NFTE alum Jayden Freeman shares how his journey with NFTE sparked his passion for business, taught him perseverance, and opened doors to incredible opportunities. Listen now to hear Jayden’s story and how NFTE helps young people build the entrepreneurial mindset to succeed.